<p>In this episode of <em>Militantly Mixed</em>, Sharmane sits down with the creative team behind <em>Disarm</em>, an animated short film that captures the painful yet powerful intersections of identity, grief, and resilience in the wake of anti-Asian violence.</p><p>Following the 2021 Atlanta spa shootings, <em>Disarm</em> tells the story of a young woman navigating multiple layers of identity when a hate crime unfolds on her train ride home. Through stunning visuals and heartfelt storytelling, the film explores anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic from a mixed-race Filipino American perspective, offering both an artistic and emotional reflection on what it means to exist in a world marked by racism, fear, and strength.</p><p>Sharmane speaks with:</p><ul><li><strong>Lauren Lola</strong> – Writer & Co-Director <a href="https://www.instagram.com/akolaurenlola">@akolaurenlola</a><br><br></li><li><strong>Darrick Lazo</strong> – Co-Director & Editor <a href="https://www.instagram.com/edit.ninja">@edit.ninja</a><br><br></li><li><strong>George Nelson</strong> – Animator <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wakasashe">@wakasashe</a><br><br></li></ul><p>Together, they discuss the film’s creative process, the intentional choice of animation as a storytelling medium, and how <em>Disarm</em> serves as both art and activism in a time of collective reckoning.</p><p><strong>Support the Film:</strong><br> You can contribute to the <em>Disarm</em> crowdfunding campaign at <a href="https://seedandspark.com/fund/disarmshortfilm#story">Seed & Spark</a><br>. Every donation helps bring this vital story to life.</p><p><strong>Support Militantly Mixed: </strong></p><ul><li>Visit the <a href="https://militantlymixed.com/">Website</a> – Listen to episodes, leave a review, or record a voicemail for the show.</li><li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/sharmanefury">Support on Patreon</a> – Help keep this independent show thriving.</li><li><a href="https://militantly-mixed-shop.fourthwall.com/">Shop Militantly Mixed Merch</a> – Logo T-shirts, “Mixed & Hella Queer” tees, and more.</li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/militantlymixed">@militantlymixed</a></li><li>Bluesky: <a href="https://twitter.com/militantlymixed">@militantlymixed</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/militantlymixed">Militantly Mixed Podcast</a></li></ul><p><br></p>
